Grado SR80

Built on the same features as the SR60, but utilizes a 4 conductor connecting cable and larger ear cushions, the result of which gives a more open stage. The SR80 provides an improved bass resonance, which enhances the overall detail. John Grado says he strove for the best sounding phones for the money, and with the glowing reviews the SR80's have received, who can argue.

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Grado SR80
MSRP $95.00
Release date --
Brand Grado
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
3 reviews
78
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mixed
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3 positive
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0 negative

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Pros:
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best sound for your buck
+2agreedisagree

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improves with amplification and better sources
+2agreedisagree

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essential for a Grado lover's mobile/travel kit
+2agreedisagree

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very fun sound signature - clear highs, powerful bass and lively midrange
+2agreedisagree

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open design lets your ears breath, not as stuffy as closed headphones
+2agreedisagree

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actually quite comfortable if you get used to them (takes several months!)
+2agreedisagree

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simple build is easy to fix yourself, won't break in weird ways
+2agreedisagree

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classic Grado aesthetic
+2agreedisagree

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lightweight
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Although same guts as SR60. Sound is far better.
+1agreedisagree

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Excellent for wide variety of music genre.
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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potential comfort issues
+1agreedisagree

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poor for use on the go - thick cable, open design and the fact that you can't throw it in your bag
+1agreedisagree

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will have you upgrading in no time
+1agreedisagree

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can be sibilant - especially if driven poorly, by a bad source, or too loudly
+1agreedisagree

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not intended as a studio headphone - not neutral at all
+1agreedisagree

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not the best quality build
+1agreedisagree


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Details

  • Vented diaphragm
  • Non Resonant air chamber
  • Standard copper voice coil wire
  • Standard copper connecting cord
  • mini plug with 1/4" adaptor
  • Tranducer type : dynamic
  • Operating principle : open air
  • Frequency response : 20-20
  • SPL 1mV : 98
  • Normal impedance : 32ohms
  • Driver matched db : .1

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Grado SR80i

• Grado Prestige Series SR80i Stereo Headphone

• SR80

UPC: 182092000028

EAN: 0182092000028

MPN: SR80i

Competitors

Grado SR80 is ranked 1st among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Headphones »
Sennheiser HD 555

Sennheiser HD 555

MSRP  $130.00    Released  --
Pros
  • Fantastic audio clarity.
  • Velour ear and over-the-head pads are very comfortable.
  • Good bass response, and balanced all around. No need for equalizers.
  • Nice, long cord (good for home, not that good for portable music players).
Cons
  • Open design, leaks sound both to and from your environment (not suitable for public places)
  • Needs power (i.e. an amplifier). They don't sound as good on portable music players.
ProSCORE
6 reviews
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Comments

1.  avatar mdoylepb said:

I could not be happier with these. I drive them with my laptop and my mp3 player and they work fabulously. Even my wife likes them :)
Apr 02, 2007 1:31pm
2.  avatar harmony said:

Grados sr 60s are a better value than these sr-80s

Nov 27, 2007 1:00am
3.  avatar Yale said:

The only difference between the 60s and 80s are the bowl pads (used SR80 through RS1) and slightly improved 4 conductor cable. Considering the bowls themselves cost up to 25 dollars the slight price bump is justified. Might make them a little less comfortable and bright for some people though.
Jul 03, 2008 11:24am
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DaMuzeekMon

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September 22, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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mixed
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11 pros
0 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • best sound for your buck
  • improves with amplification and better sources
  • essential for a Grado lover's mobile/travel kit
  • very fun sound signature - clear highs, powerful bass and lively midrange
  • open design lets your ears breath, not as stuffy as closed headphones
  • actually quite comfortable if you get used to them (takes several months!)
  • simple build is easy to fix yourself, won't break in weird ways
  • classic Grado aesthetic
  • lightweight
  • Although same guts as SR60. Sound is far better.
  • Excellent for wide variety of music genre.

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

DaMuzeekMon prefers Grado SR80 over Sennheiser HD 555
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mdoylepb

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April 2, 2007
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1 pro
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Although same guts as SR60. Sound is far better.

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Comments

"I could not be happier with these. I drive them with my laptop and my mp3 player and they work fabulously. Even my wife likes them :)"
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Yale

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March 13, 2009
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60
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mixed
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9 pros
6 cons
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • best sound for your buck
  • improves with amplification and better sources
  • essential for a Grado lover's mobile/travel kit
  • very fun sound signature - clear highs, powerful bass and lively midrange
  • open design lets your ears breath, not as stuffy as closed headphones
  • actually quite comfortable if you get used to them (takes several months!)
  • simple build is easy to fix yourself, won't break in weird ways
  • classic Grado aesthetic
  • lightweight

Cons

  • potential comfort issues
  • poor for use on the go - thick cable, open design and the fact that you can't throw it in your bag
  • will have you upgrading in no time
  • can be sibilant - especially if driven poorly, by a bad source, or too loudly
  • not intended as a studio headphone - not neutral at all
  • not the best quality build

Comments

"The only difference between the 60s and 80s are the bowl pads (used SR80 through RS1) and slightly improved 4 conductor cable. Considering the bowls themselves cost up to 25 dollars the slight price bump is justified. Might make them a little less comfortable and bright for some people though."
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